Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-11-11

shoes not buttoned, and, oh, goodness
what dirty babyl"
Jack couldn't you make Jcnni
holpp don'tyou know you said she wa
big enough to help lots; she's five, yo,
know"
He came in carrying n dish of under
done meat and fried potatoes burn
black.
"ls that ALP" she said, calmly sur
vcying the table; "why didn't yo,
have something cold, frozen cream, fol
instanccPn
"Herois is some lemonade" he quietly
remarked.
"How did you get on with tho iron,
ingP"
"OhN' he exclaimed. rs though
struck, "have you seen emp"
"By 'cm | suppose you mean the
clothes. How on earth did you burn
baby's gown so badly, and your shirts
why didn't you iron them smooth and
nicep You've always said you could
do better than well, you'll have to
wash and iron those things over again.
that's ALL" Then, glapcing up, her
eyes full of mischief, "Do you rcpentP"
"Oh, no." he replied, smiling n
rather forced smile, making her want
to take his place. "Tll get used to it
and stick it out the week. How do you
like Office work?" he asked, chuckling
softly.
at seems to agree with me. l got
out all the reports and found your
missing $50. presume you wero too
much interested at - yesterday"
He started, blushcd, "How did you
know"
"lIowP Ono of the boys asked me to
give the boss the slip and bring re-
ports as you did yesterday"
"Oh! | forgot-wcll, Limo, 1
won't either; don't give me away,
Clara, that's n good girl. just pretend
to be me, ehP'
"Indeed, ycsl" was her quick reply.
Then hastily, al can't go to work this
way, l must have some dinner; I'll
stop in Arnod's on my way down"
Before he or The children could speak
she was gone.
Busy splashing water on the dishes,
he was til mixing: ~ can't stand this
week, l know-therc goes that Internal
baby again; don't see why children
can't be born with their teeth insteal
of waiting nearly year and worrying
everyI oily to death-there, the young
rascal's asleep, it's three o'clock, my
waters COLI and dishes greasy
bother it all; I'd give in tonight only
| know she'd crow. Believe will any
ding. There's that door
bell, visitors at this time of day ought
to be hanged. Jennie, run quick, say
mamma not at home. "
"Yes'r."
"Here's note, papa" she said, re-
turning.
Hello, wonder if she backed out"
Mt this he wore broad smile-it soon
gave away to a frown, however, while
The note ran:
DEAR JACK: I'm of to j. The BOSS"
has given me ten days vacaton-will be at
destination by the time you get this Applied
this n. IN. in your name. Hope the children
won't be cross,
Lovingly, CLARA"
"Gcc-e-ru-sa-lem! this won't do; she
was to do my work, not get my vaca-
ton. Jennie, I'll rock the baby, you
go down the garden, you know where
Polly lives? Well, tell her papa wants
to see her.
Away ran the little one, soon return
ing with strong, neat-looking Ger
man girl.
Polly" he began, 81 believe you
can attend to these children better
than 1 can, as you was Jennie's nurse.
| guess you know where to look for
things. Just dress 'cm up so we can
leave on the five o'clock train. Then
things up. Mrs. Tenton
went away suddenly and II thought
I'd iron and clean up and surprise her
but I-didn't you see." He paused,
blushing.
That's all right, sir, clean up, den
take t:ngs home to wash und iron"
"Yes, that's it; and Polly, when
you've Finished" drawing out his
purse, "take this and come over to
! and take care of the children"
People smiled as they saw man in
the cars awkwardly taking care OF
three babies, and as the porter called
out j, if anyone had seen him
smile, they would have thought him
The happiest of men.
At the hotel he was met by his wife
who had been expecting him.
He caught her in his arms and called
her his "blessing." She drew him
into the quiet sitting-room, the little
ones following. Then putting her arms
around his neck. said, with the faintest
trace of triumph: "Who wonP"
30, Clara" he replied, as he gave
ier the baby, you'll never ha, Ill
he work to do again and :. ever
lsk for ice-cream.
"Now that's my dear old sweetheart
pack again. Did you think l didn't
eel for youP Why, Jack, if it hadn't
been so funny I'd have give in at
noon. And to stay away from my
,abies too"
"We'll stay here for our vacation,
Clara and Polly will help with the chill.
lren."
81 think l have gained, and my dear
'ou won't laugh at woman's work
lgain, will you?"
mo, indeed, think you must
lave been an angel to stand it so
ong."
"But," she said, laughingly, "I've
lad my revenge. y Yankee Bldde.
Old Statue Unearthed.